Shri Lal Bhadur Shashtri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapith, New Delhi

Name

Shri Lal Bhadur Shashtri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapith, New Delhi

Legal name

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

Website

https://slbsrsv.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Sanskrit and Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hindu Theological Colleges & Vedic Studies Institutes (EDAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) & Pilates Instructor Training (HSADACAL)

Keywords

• Sanskrit higher education
• Vedic studies
• Teacher training programs
• Traditional Indian knowledge
• Yoga education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi, Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for various programs including Shastri (UG), Acharya (PG), B.Ed., B.A. Yoga, M.Phil., Ph.D., and part-time self-financing courses
2. Government Funding: Central University receiving funding from Ministry of Education, Government of India

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Core offering

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is a Central University that delivers higher-education programs in Sanskrit, Vedic studies, Philosophy, Literature, Yoga, and teacher training — spanning Shastri (UG), Acharya (PG), B.Ed. (Shikshashastri), M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels. It supplements classroom instruction with specialized research facilities (Vedshala observatory and Yajnashala ritual hall) and digital learning platforms (LMS, MooCs, Samarth admission portal). The institution operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and admits students through CUET and direct counseling pathways.

Product overview

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is a Central University offering traditional Sanskrit education through a multi-level programme structure. The institution provides Shastri (UG), Acharya (PG), B.A. Yoga, B.Ed. (Shikshashastri), M.Phil., and Ph.D. research programmes, along with part-time diploma and certificate courses. The university operates six faculties: Veda-Vedanga, Sahitya & Sanskriti, Darshan (Philosophy), Puranvidya, Adhunik Vishya (Modern Subjects), and Education. Supporting infrastructure includes a Learning Management System (LMS), MooCs platform, Computer Centre, Library, Examination Services, Health Care Unit, Hostel, Guest House, Vedshala (traditional observatory), and Yajnashala (ritual hall). Admissions are managed through the Samarth Admission Portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shastri Programme Traditional Sanskrit undergraduate degree programme following the Shastri (B.A. equivalent) curriculum framework, offered to students admitted through CUET or non-CUET counseling.
• Acharya Programme Postgraduate degree programme (M.A. equivalent) in traditional Sanskrit studies following the Acharya curriculum, offered to students admitted through CUET or non-CUET counseling.
• B.A. Yoga Programme Undergraduate degree programme focused on Yoga studies and practice, offered by the university to students admitted through non-CUET counseling.
• Shikshashastri (B.Ed.) Programme Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme for teacher training in Sanskrit and traditional disciplines, preparing students to teach Sanskrit in schools.
• M.Phil. and Ph.D. Research Programmes M.Phil. and Doctor of Philosophy (Vidyavaridhi) research programmes offered across the university's faculties for advanced research in Sanskrit, Vedic studies, Philosophy, Literature, and related disciplines.
• Diploma and Certificate Courses Self-financing diploma, certificate, and part-time programmes including Yoga and Sanskrit language courses offered to working professionals and adult learners.
• Vedshala (Observatory) Traditional Indian astronomical observatory equipped with classical instruments (Nadivalaya, Samrat Phalaka, Shanku, Bharatiya Taramandala, Chakra, Yamjyotiriya Yantras) for studying planetary positions, celestial calculations, and Jyotish Shastra principles.
• Yajnashala (Ritual Hall) Traditional Vedic ritual space with various Mandalas (Sarvatobhadra, Vastu, Navagraha, etc.) for performing Vedic rituals, Yajnas, and Gurushishya Parampara teaching including practical demonstrations.
• Health Care Unit On-campus medical facility providing general healthcare, emergency services, specialist consultations, and diagnostic services for students, faculty, and staff.
• Examination Services Comprehensive examination management including semester exams, internal assessment, result processing, and degree certification across all university programmes.
• Computer Centre Central computer facility providing IT services, computer training, and digital infrastructure support to students, faculty, and administrative sections of the university.
• Library Services University library with traditional and digital resources supporting Sanskrit and classical studies research and instruction across all faculties.
• Samarth Admission Portal Online admission portal for Ph.D., UG, PG, and part-time programme registrations and counselling operated by the university for prospective students.

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• European Union DelegationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025EU delegation visited the university on June 27, 2025 to explore academic collaboration opportunities. The delegation met with university officials to discuss potential partnerships in research and education.
• National Digital Library of IndiaminorOthersLinked on university website as partner resource for student access to digital academic materials and research resources
• Swayam PrabhaminorOthersUniversity linked to Swayam Prabha DTH channels for access to educational content and MOOCs
• SwayamminorOthersUniversity facilitates student access to SWAYAM platform for online courses and credit transfer
• University Grants Commission (UGC)coreOthersUGC is the regulatory body governing the university's standards, funding, and academic framework as a Central University

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University: Bihar state university specializing in Sanskrit education with traditional Shastri and Acharya programs. Comparable in academic structure and Sanskrit-focused mission.
• Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University: State Sanskrit university in Jaipur offering UG, PG, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs with strong emphasis on Vedic studies, Sanskrit literature, and traditional knowledge systems. Direct comparable in academic scope.
• Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi: Premier state Sanskrit university in Varanasi offering Shastri, Acharya, and Ph.D. programs with strong traditional Veda and Darshan faculties. Closely comparable in academic offerings, faculty structure, and emphasis on traditional Sanskrit scholarship.
• Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit: Kerala-based state university offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs in Sanskrit with departments on Vedanta, Sanskrit literature, and traditional philosophy. Comparable academic portfolio and Sanskrit-focused mission in a different regional context.
• National Sanskrit University, Tirupati: Another Central University dedicated to Sanskrit and Vedic studies, established by an Act of Parliament (formerly Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha). Direct comparability in mission, program structure (Shastri/Acharya/Ph.D.), and Central University status.
• Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University: Maharashtra state Sanskrit university offering Shastri, Acharya, and research programs with classical literature focus. Direct peer in offering traditional Sanskrit higher education with similar faculty and program structure.
• Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan: Autonomous body under the Ministry of Education promoting Sanskrit through deemed universities and research centers across India. Same government parent and overlapping mandate in Sanskrit education, teacher training, and traditional knowledge preservation.
• Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh state university focused on Vedic studies, Sanskrit, and traditional Indian knowledge systems. Direct peer in Vedic and Sanskrit specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Banaras Hindu University (BHU) - Sanskrit Studies Faculty: Large central university with a dedicated Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan offering Shastri, Acharya, and Ph.D. programs. Broader institution but Sanskrit faculty is directly comparable; BHU's research output and brand attract top Sanskrit scholars nationally.

Others

• Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla: Advanced humanities and social sciences research institute supporting interdisciplinary scholarship including traditional knowledge. Adjacent in mission of preserving and advancing classical Indian knowledge systems but does not offer degree programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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